'Serious medical condition' prompts Avera CEO to step down

Bob Sutton has led health system for a decade

Avera Health announced Monday that President and CEO Bob Sutton will leave his post after he was diagnosed with a “serious medical condition.”

The nature of his condition was not disclosed in the announcement, but Avera did say that it “requires an intensive treatment regimen.” His last day with the organization will be Sept. 30.

“While we are saddened b…